France and Bahrain sign bilateral deal on defence

Norway to probe Epstein revelations as scandal reverberates round Europe

Norway to probe Epstein revelations as scandal reverberates round Europe
Canada sends AIM missiles for Ukraine air defences, Ukrainian minister says

Canada sends AIM missiles for Ukraine air defences, Ukrainian minister says
Russian foreign minister accuses Ukraine of assassination attempt on top Russian general in Moscow

Russian foreign minister accuses Ukraine of assassination attempt on top Russian general in Moscow
Sweden to make asylum seekers live in centres in further tightening of rules

Sweden to make asylum seekers live in centres in further tightening of rules
In Argentina, inflation data dispute kindles fears of political meddling

In Argentina, inflation data dispute kindles fears of political meddling
US accuses China of secret nuclear testing

US accuses China of secret nuclear testing
Kremlin says it hopes US-Iran talks in Oman will yield results

Kremlin says it hopes US-Iran talks in Oman will yield results
At least 31 killed in Islamabad Shi'ite mosque bombing, Islamic State claims responsibility

At least 31 killed in Islamabad Shi'ite mosque bombing, Islamic State claims responsibility
Ukraine seeks to soften key condition for new IMF loan, Bloomberg News reports
Ukraine seeks to soften key condition for new IMF loan, Bloomberg News reports
Taiwan to seek extension of arms deals with US amid budget stand-off

Taiwan to seek extension of arms deals with US amid budget stand-off
Former French minister Lang summoned over Epstein links, source says

Former French minister Lang summoned over Epstein links, source says
China open to talks with Lithuania after apparent change in Taiwan stance

China open to talks with Lithuania after apparent change in Taiwan stance
Clashes intensify in remote east Congo, challenging US mediation

Clashes intensify in remote east Congo, challenging US mediation
Iran says talks with US in Oman were 'good start', will continue

Iran says talks with US in Oman were 'good start', will continue
Pardoned January 6 rioter pleads guilty to threatening US Democratic leader Jeffries

Pardoned January 6 rioter pleads guilty to threatening US Democratic leader Jeffries
Indonesia signs security pact with Australia

Indonesia signs security pact with Australia
Taiwan teams with US firm Kratos to build attack drones to counter China

Taiwan teams with US firm Kratos to build attack drones to counter China
'Eyes of world on Hong Kong' as China critic Jimmy Lai awaits Monday sentencing

'Eyes of world on Hong Kong' as China critic Jimmy Lai awaits Monday sentencing
US military says it killed two people in strike on suspected drug vessel in Eastern Pacific

US military says it killed two people in strike on suspected drug vessel in Eastern Pacific
Former Bank of China Vice President Lin Jingzhen expelled from Communist Party, Xinhua says
Former Bank of China Vice President Lin Jingzhen expelled from Communist Party, Xinhua says
Thai PM Anutin's gamble on nationalism to be tested in close election

Thai PM Anutin's gamble on nationalism to be tested in close election
Democrats' immigration enforcement reforms face rough waters in Congress

Democrats' immigration enforcement reforms face rough waters in Congress
Japan's election: What you need to know

Japan's election: What you need to know
Norway police open investigation into ex-prime minister Jagland over Epstein files

Norway police open investigation into ex-prime minister Jagland over Epstein files
Trump has no 'formal plans' to deploy ICE at polling sites, White House says

Trump has no 'formal plans' to deploy ICE at polling sites, White House says
Exclusive-Mexico seeking way to send fuel to Cuba without being hit by US tariffs, sources say

Exclusive-Mexico seeking way to send fuel to Cuba without being hit by US tariffs, sources say
Trump administration to end job protections for up to 50,000 federal workers

Trump administration to end job protections for up to 50,000 federal workers
US, China opt out of joint declaration on AI use in military

US, China opt out of joint declaration on AI use in military
Trump endorses Hungary's Orban for re-election ahead of April poll

Trump endorses Hungary's Orban for re-election ahead of April poll
Trump endorses Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi ahead of Sunday election

Trump endorses Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi ahead of Sunday election
Slovak prosecutor ends probe over fighter jets, air defence systems donated to Ukraine

Slovak prosecutor ends probe over fighter jets, air defence systems donated to Ukraine
Saudi Arabia deploys cash and clout in Yemen after ousting UAE

Saudi Arabia deploys cash and clout in Yemen after ousting UAE
World Economic Forum investigates its CEO over Epstein links

World Economic Forum investigates its CEO over Epstein links
Cuba to roll out rationing plan as US moves to block fuel supply

Cuba to roll out rationing plan as US moves to block fuel supply
Trump defends Noem, Gabbard and Bondi at National Prayer Breakfast

Trump defends Noem, Gabbard and Bondi at National Prayer Breakfast
Pakistan military says it concludes week-long fight against Baloch separatists

Pakistan military says it concludes week-long fight against Baloch separatists
UAE plans compound for Palestinians in Israeli-held south Gaza, map shows

UAE plans compound for Palestinians in Israeli-held south Gaza, map shows
Analysis-Once feted Mandelson becomes nightmare for weakened UK PM Starmer

Analysis-Once feted Mandelson becomes nightmare for weakened UK PM Starmer
Taiwan risks becoming numb to China drills, but threat is urgent, defence minister says

Taiwan risks becoming numb to China drills, but threat is urgent, defence minister says
US cuts contact with Polish parliament speaker over Trump 'insults'

US cuts contact with Polish parliament speaker over Trump 'insults'
Brazil's Lula likely to visit Washington in early March

Brazil's Lula likely to visit Washington in early March
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil